Dried Flower Wreaths to the USA: Screen Plant Parts Before Packing

Buyer guide · Updated 2026-10-19

Quick answer: A decorative wreath can contain several plant species, seed heads, bark or other natural parts; identify them before sending it to the United States.

Illustrative freight-planning concept for botanical cargo — Conceptual illustration only; not an ANELGO facility or customer shipment.

What makes this shipment different?

Drying or arranging a botanical does not automatically remove plant-import requirements. APHIS points importers to commodity-specific requirements that can vary by species and origin. Identify each natural component, especially pods, seeds or bark.

A practical review sequence

Prepare a component list and detailed photos, then check the commodity and origin in the current APHIS system or with the importer’s broker. Only after eligibility and any required permits or treatment are understood should the freight package be finalized.

Illustrative decision walkthrough — not a real ANELGO case: Illustrative workflow: a wreath has dried flowers plus pinecones. The importer checks each natural component rather than screening the product under the word 'wreath' alone. Real shipment examples should be added only after the company verifies the route, dates, service scope and outcome.

Prepare these details for a quote

Botanical/scientific names if available
country of harvest and export
plant parts
seeds/pods/bark present
treatment
intended decorative use
photos
quantity and destination.

Service boundary: Do not assume a wreath is admissible because it is dry, artificial-looking or previously imported. Final acceptance, pricing, route and schedule must be confirmed for the exact product, package and destination before dispatch.

Common question

Can a dried wreath be declared as home décor?

Describe the real plant components accurately and let the importer verify APHIS and customs requirements.

Request a shipment review

Send the exact product and model, origin, destination, packed dimensions, gross weight and cargo-ready date. For sensitive goods, attach matching product documents and final packing photos. ANELGO can review the request against current route availability; an inquiry is not a booking or carrier approval.

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Official references

USDA APHIS: Importing Plants and Plant Products

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Scope: General freight-planning information, not legal, customs, tax, product-safety or dangerous-goods classification advice. The importer must verify destination admissibility; the shipper and carrier must confirm requirements for the exact item and package. Regulations and carrier policies can change.